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Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Liberal and Penurious.

Not unfrequently man is encountered
who is moral paradox The late Mar
quis Of Westminster was such a man
Liberal in large affairs, he was penurious
in trifles He wore shabby clothes, car
ried cotton umbrella, saved bits Of paper
and twine, picked up pins, and gave away
thousands Of pounds.
lie once drew check of $50, 200 for a
benevolent object, but the donors name
was never published, and his own son.
the present Duke of Westminster, never
knew for what purpose the check had
been drawn.
= clergyman, who had been to London
to consult a doctor, was dining with the
marquis.
What did the doctor adviser asked
the nObIemAn.
TOO absand. my lord! Horse exer-
cise.''
Then why don't you take ity'
'BecaGse l have not q horse, and can't
afford t. buy one. D."
"Have You a stable and paddock
Yes, my lord"
''Then | will give you horse"
The next day groom rode up to the
clergyman's house, leading a fine horse.
The grateful parsCn offered the man a
half sovereign, but the groom declined to
take more than slxpence, saying that it
would be as much as his situation was
worth to accept more.
"But, please, sir" " he added, "give me
twOpence for the turnpike gate. His lord
ship specially told me to be sure and ask
for the twOpence. youths Companion.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Whom Emirrnnts TEero sold.


Many years ago the great majority Of
immigrants were so poor that they could
not prepay their passage. They accepted
advances and were bonded to the ship
owners, who derived enormous profits.
Charles Reade has vivid description of
the immigrant at this period in his "Wan-
dering Heir" When vessel arrived at
Philadelphia or New York the steerage
passengers were sold at public auction to
the highest bidder. The country people
either came themselves to purchase or
sent agents. Parents sold their children
that they might remain free themselves,
and families were scattered never to be
reunited. Old people and widows did not
sell well, while healthy parents with
healthy children and youths Of both sexes
found ready market. When one or both
parents died on the voyage the expenses
OF the whole family were summed up and
charged to tho survivor. Adults had to
serve from three to six years and children
until they became Of age. Runaways had
to serve one week for each day, one month
for each week and six months for each
month Of their absence. The immigrants
were called intended servants" " but in
effect they were slaves.
The last sales Of immigrants took place,
think, in Philadelphia during the years
1878 or 1919. The government then in
terfered with the traffic and encouraged
the immigration Of a superior class of
people. But the accommodations for in-
migrants remained shamefully defective,
and nearly twenty out Of every hundred
passengers died at sea Of fever or starva-
tion. The steerage deck was usually about
five feet high, without ventilation OF light,
and in this space the hunks were ranged
In two orsthree tiers.--Omaha Bee.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Fs.s $40. 900 Prize for Jute.

1t is well iInOwR that, for some years
past, prize of $1,000 has been offered
to inventors f0f the first ten bales Of jute
grown and prepared for market in the
United States, at a cost which will admit
Of successful competition with that from
India. The principal and apparently IN
surmOuntable obstacle which cOnfronts
all efforts in this direction is the lack Of a
Il machine which will prepare the jute
fiber for use at cost low enough to Offset
the very cheap hand labor of India In
the jute plant the fiber lies between the
pith and the bark. 1t is necessary, there
fore, to remove the latter as>d separate the
jute from the pith it being also essential
that this be done without iniuring tine
fiber, which is one of the most delicate
known. But rs the natives of India do
this work for seven to ten cents day. a
substitute machine would not only have
to overcome this matter Of cheapness, but
would have to perform the task in as per-
feet II manner as is now done by IIRlian
fingers, as well as equal in other stages to
the work Of preparation required before
the fiber is ready to enter the factory
Boston Budget.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
IBIuo Ribbon ana a nan.

A seedy man walked into a downtown
printing Office with q small Scotch terrier
In his arms, which he said he had found
running around the streets. His desire
was to sell the dog for the price Of q meal,
and he offered the dog to q printer on
those terms. The printer refused to buy
the animal, but asked the man TO wait
and he would see what he could do for
him. He went out and purchased blue
ribbon, which he tied around the neck Of
the dog after thoroughly washing the an
imal.
The two strOlled up Broadway as lar as
fourteenth street, where lady seated IN
q carriage in front Of dry goods house
hailed them and asked IL they cared TO
sell ''that pretty little creature, ),
They did, and when asked what they
wanted for him they said that e25 would
buy dog and ribbon. The bargain was
quickly made. Around IA Thirteenth
street tho men divided profits. New York
Evening Sun.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
mo COZ RoclIninr ChnIr.

So called easy chairs in drawing room
cars have given inventors a great deal of
work. They have tried to make chair
which will ft every persen's back and
failed. They always will, for no two per-
sons use their backs in the same way, and
there is n wide variation in backs. Some
persons are uneasy unless the bearing
comes on their shoulder blades; others are
stll more so when it does. Some wish to
have the small of the back supported;
others want every square inch OF their
backs pressed on. Tho only way to do It
is to have a lot of chairs in the baggage
car, take q templet Of every mans back
when he comes in, and pick out one that
fits him; then there viii be no more
growing. Chicago News.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
CARPETS! CARPETS !

Having made arrangements to
sell Carpets by sample, 1 ask all
who want Carpets of any grade
or pattern to call and examine the
sample. Prices guaranteed as
low as the same goods can be
sold in New York or Philadel-
phia. Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Mats, Mating, Carpet Lining,
Ottolnans, Stair Rods, Druggets,
Window Shades, Plain and Col
ored Scrims, &c, &c, &c.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Extermination of HomIocI-.

Mr.. Edward Jack, writing about hem
lock in The New York Lumber Trade
journal, says that until lately It has been
abundant Ia Maine and In the maritime
provinces Of Canada, but ak and FIRE are
fast discriminating &C. The liability Of
the tree 70 be blown down on account Of
les bushy tops causes windfalls which
sometimes cover considerable areas. over
which fires rage furiously. The lateral
roots run near the surface 70 a great dis
tance, and when the tree Is blown down
they bring up large masses Of earth In
windfall the trunks, tops and the clunps
OF earth brought up by the roots form a
tangle through which one can make only
little progress. Two days Of hard work
We're required to get through three or four
miles Of tract Mr.. Jack was once IA.
specting. New York Sun.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
sIexleo,s rran.ltlon stnt..

II you are contemplating q visit to
Mexico the sooner you make it the better.
Everything is In transition state. Old
things are fast passing away, and not only
the ancient landmarks, but customs and
conditions which gave the country its
greatest charm are disappearing Ike dew
before the morning sun. This is espe-
cially noticeable in the picturesque cos
TUNES OF the country, which are fast be-
ing discarded for American fashions -
Cor. Troy Times.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
1Iow Pnner d. rnnaha,.a

Paper, rendered as tough as wood or
leather, has been introduced abroad for
roofing AMI other purposes. The method
consists in mixing chloride Of zinc with
the pulp, in the process Of manufacture,
it being 9'sO found that the greater the
degree Of concentration OF the zinc solu-
Non the greater is the degree OF tough
ness, and, consequently, of durability,
characterizing the paper. The material
is likewise adapted for making boxes,
combs, etc.-New York Sun.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
MUSIC.

Music (Which is earnest Of q heaven.
seeing we know emotions strange by il,
Not else to be revealedl is as a voice.
A low voice, calling Fancy, as a friend.
10 the green woods in the gay summer time;
anu an she nils all the way with dancing shapes
Mhlch have made painters pale, and they 20 on
While stars look at them, and winds call to them.
AS they leave life's path for the twilight world
Where the dead gather
Robert Browning.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Tnvantnr az th. s.u-

The inventor Of the saw is said by the
old Greek writers to have been Talus or
PerdOx, and the invention Is said to have
been suggested to him while using the
jawb0ne Of a snake to cut through piece
Of wood. His master, jealous Of the
honor won hy Talus, caused him to be
privately put to death.-Boston Budget
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
veretatIon for thn pInIns.

II is now stated that blue Joint grass
viii grow luxuriantly on the great plains
and mountain sites of Nevada, where lit
Gle vegetation, except sage brush, has
been produced. il Is also said that wild
peas viii grow there, and that the vines
are readily eaten by all kinds Of stock. In
places that can be irrigated few months
IN the year, two or thgec crops OF alfalfa
can be raised. Chicago Times.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Pigmles I'm tho Heart Of Afrioa.


Ronzo de Leo, who Travelled many years
In Africa with DR.. Livingstone, was one
who almost stood out alone in the asser-
tlOn that race of dwarfs lived in central
Africa. In his lectures in America he
told of little people who fed to the clefts
OF the rocks when the explorers ap-
preached. G. Eugene Wolf, who travelled
many years with Stanley and who is now
in the city, gives some queer accounts Of
these dwarfS. son the southern branches
OF the Congo" said he to a reporter 81
have seen whole villages of these Lilipu-
tians. They are a generous little people,
who live in rude huts and clear ground,
engaged in varied sorts of agriculture.
They are also skilled hunters and they
make palm wine. They are as 1.-THE and
supple in climbing trees as monkeys or
balloons, although they are physically as
perfect men as any of the giant tribes
thereabout, and they know as much.
'The men are not over four and half
feet high, while the women are a good
deal smaller. These tiny little men are
both brave and cunning. They are ex-
pertS with the bow and arrow, and readily
bring down the African bison, antelope
and even elephants with them. As trap
pers OF small animals they are unsur-
passed. In a close pinch they use the
lance with astonishing dexterity, and an
ordinary sling in their hands is welded
with wonderful skill. The dwarfs collect
the sap of the palm, with which they
make soap. The men are smooth faced
and Of a rich mahogany color, while the
hair is short, kinky and as black as night,
Tens Of thousands of them live on the
south branch Of the Congo. They are an
afable, kind hearted people, of simple
Ways and devoid Of vicious tendencies to
greater degree than most semi-barbaFic
races. The women are industrious and
amiable. Very queer these people look
alongside the great swarthy blacks fur
ther up on the Congo The latter are Of
prO5igiOus size, uncouth, rude to the re-
motest degree and cannibalistically in
clined. The dwarf stands in awe Of
them, but are so brave and cunning that,
with all the odds Of physique against
them, the pigmies are masters Of the stu
aei0n. San Francisco Examiner
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
Po,son I'm Cab.

A sufficient amount of ehrOmate Of lead
vas found in one Of the Philadelphia
samples Of cinnamon cake examined to
constitute a case Of chronic poison if SINH
lar cake was to be constantly eaten.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
A HIiatorieaI Table.

A Mr.. Gunther, Of Chicago, owns the
table on which Grant and Lee signed the
terms Of surrender at AppOmattOx He
paid $1,000 for it. A letter from Gen.
Grant establishes its authenticity.
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07

lt 4 said that Mark Twain tries q new
hotel every tline no comes % New York
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldaPtakaTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE.
EAlS STREET, opposite Tie Smyrna House.
Furniture of all kinds.

Parsor and Chamber Suits. bureaus. Bedsteads
Chairs, Lounges, Tables Stands Mattresses Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
quality of goods ian 5tf
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07

- q ~ a.'10l WIFI IIIV FIlIy WlIa VFUI'
we 0tfen read tho reverse side Of the
picture-of how the clown cracks Jokes
while his heart is breaking; perhaps his
only mOther-in-law passing away without
his arms to support her. But no one has
ever written Of the Juliet who goes
through terror, suffering and despair to
the time of "Jack's returned. I'm going
70 marry Jack. "--Re Henry in Home
Chimes
Smyrna times., 1887-09-07

''IcrribIc gaIes, said my father, rust
ling the newspaper, comfortably in his
easy chair. "Great disasters among the
shipping. ! shouldn't wonder if the
yacht young What's-his-name went in
were to come to grief"
/ grew pale and thin and dispirited.
knew the ladies Of our company made re-
marks about me. One day overheard
two OF them talking.
'tShe never was much Of an actress,
and now she merely walks through her
part. They never had any feeling for art,
mot one Of those Gascoigne girls"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, March 21.-The stock market
opened tame and fairly steady this morning, first
prices showing only Insignificant changes from
Saturday final figures, and gains and losses about
equally divided. The market was dull and heavy
in the early dealings and small fractions were lost
throughout the entire list. During the latter
part of the hour firmer tone prevailed and slight
recoveries took place in some few stocks, but at
IL o'clock the market was dull and heavy. There
was fair business in the majority of the active
list Money easy at 3a4.
BALTIMORE, Mar. 21.-Virginia Is consolidated
531a pRst.due coup G3ls new IS 64l4; 10-40s
with coupon 43 bid oday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21
LOCAL. BHsEVETHES.

Conductor ]. T. Wilkins, OF this city. who
sono time since lost hand by railroad
accident, and who subsequently procured
an ineeniously made hand, yesterday re.
ceived letter from u gentleman in Austria.
liza asking him about his false hand, &c.
with the view Of getting similar one for
himself
/ The steam yacht Meteor. belonging 10 Mr.
A. e Bateman of New York, which has
been LAYING in the river of Georgetown
since Friday last, conveyed party ot
ladies and gentlemen 10 Mt. Vernon sfsler-
day.
Messrs ] T. Cole & Co, have removed
their drug store from the Peabody School
building TO the store n the southeast cor
FER OF King and Alfred streets, which they
hava recently pa, chased and handsomely
ft'cd up
Rhe renal: Of Miss Cora G. C.x, who
died in this city on FRIDAY last, were taken
to Washington TO day and inferred in Rock
Creek cemetery.
Gov. Lee haa appointed NJ. f Church
Notary Public for Alexandra county, in adj
dtion to his appointment in Fairfax.
a vessel loaded with oysters arrived here
from the lower river to-day.
Corn is wanted in this market now and
sold to day at SO cents.
A prominent and successful farmer at The
Plains, Fauquicr county, weighed fifty of his
stock cattle on the 9th of January and weighed
the same cattle on March 18th and found that
they had gained 159 pounds each, which was
qaite handsome showing for winter feeding.
Although yesterday morning was cool and raw,
the churches had fair congregations and quite q
number of strangers were in the city. IN the
evening the temperature rose somewhat and
many persons were on the streets. The day was
quiet one
Work will soou be commenced at the Grange
Camp at Falls Church in furnishing the pre:ent
buildings, adding others and improving the
grounds The exhibition this year will commence
on,thc 18th of August and continue till the 18th.
Yesterday at 5 o'clock p. m. the sun crossed
the line and the astronomical spring commenced
The great time record is called the vernal equ-
nox, for, as the words signify, the day and night
are equal and spring has come.
Those who attend Rev. W. s. Hammond S lee
ture at the NJ. P. Church tonight on Lights and
Shadows of Itinerant Life" will enjoy real treat.
All who have heard the lecture speak OF it in the
highest terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

Being entirely vegetable. no particular
care is required while using DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets" They oper-
ate without disturbance TO the constitution,
diet, or occupation. For sick headache,
constipation, impure blood, dizz ness, sour
eructations from the stomach, bad taste in
mouth, bilious attacks, pain in region OF
kidneys, internal fever, boated feeling
about stomach, rush of blood to head, take
DR.. Pierce's pellets" By druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

For THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES J. r.
Caughton, of Northumberland county, on
Saturday night brought to this city and
lodged in the station house, James Sullivan,
convicted of house breaking in that county
aud sentenced to the pententiary. Yester-
day morning the sheriff left with his prison.
er for Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

SALE OF A QUARRY-Mr. ]. n. Harper
has disposed of the Mt. Pleasant Stone Quar-.
~ in Stafford county, to company OF
Northern capitalists, who propose to com
mence operations there at once. Maj. d.
W. Newly, of this ty,'left here this morn
ing to survey the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

PROPERTY SALES Capt Henry S. Pitts
has purchased from Messrs. Harlow & Cation
the unimproved lot of ground on the south
west corner of Prince and Patrick streets,
for $500 It's understood that Capt. Pitts
will erect two comfortable dwellings on the
Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

CORPORATION CoURr-Judge N B. Mead
presiding.- Saturday evenings proceed
ingsl p. C. Dorsey VS.. J. r. and R. A
Robins; motion to dissolve injunction; mo
ton overruled and Injunction continued 81
long as partnership between Dorsey anc
Robins in the management of the BraddocS
House continues, and judgment against Mrs
r. A. Robins for costs.
R. II. Burke qualified as Notary Public.
J. ]. Green qualified as Notary Public.
Court adjourned till court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21
LOCAL NEWS.
a Longing for Spring.

For this section light rains slightly cooler va
,isble Winds shifting to northwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

There are no changes TO note in Flour. Wheat
is still firm and strong, with good steady de-
mand for sweet, sound lots, while all other grades
are quiet and futures continue irregular, with
about the usual fluctuations. Corn is active. Rye
and Oats are higher. Receipts of produce have
fallen off and sales readily made at full prices.
BALTIMORE, Mar. 19.-Cotton firm and quiet;
middling o.. Flour steady and quiet; Howard
street and Western super 50 5Oa3 10; do extra
SO 25aS IS do family 81 OOa4 60 i; City Mills
super 50 50a3 90; do extra 50 25a3 70; do Rio
brands 81 5Oa4 10; Patapsco superlatiye patent
SIS 80: do family So 90. Wheat-Southern
steady; red glass amber 92a94 No Maryland
9Oa9Ok Western lower and dull; No winter
red spot S94 asked May 90Ssa904 June COCA
81. Corn-Southern easier; white 49a5O; yell
low 46a46la; Western easier and dull mixed
spot 455ss45%.; Mar 45a. asked April Asa. a46 !;
May 4Gaa47A June 46la bid. Oats quiet !;
Southern and Penna 34a38 ; Western white 80
ass; do mixed 34a35l6. Rye firm at 59a60.
Hay dull prime to choice Western Slab.
Provisions quiet aud nominally steady. Mess
Pork, old, SIG; new, $19a20. Balk. meats
shoulders and clear rib sides packed 713a9. Bacon
shoulders Ss3lh; clear rib ssides 81 hams
1SE,a14 Lard-refned 9aS14 Butter active
and firm Western packed 1929; creamery 26a
80. Eggs steady at 1G. Coffee steady and quiet;
Rio cargoes ordinary to fair 13at.al41a. Sugar
quiet A soft So SO. Whskey quiet and steady
at 81 23al %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

AS will be seen by an advertisement else
where ]. Q. A. Holloway is prepared to fur.
nish to the farmers of this section Excelsior
and Ammoniated Bone Phosphates. These
fertilizers have standard repu: alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

IN, where is the Spring, that mysterious thing
Now ground hogs all answer together,
Correct For you sing that the advertised Spring
Is postponed on account of the weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

NEW YORK, March 21.-cotton firm; uplands
10 1.1e; Orleans 1o4: futures steady. Flour
quiet and heavy; Wheat lower. Corn lower
PORK firm at SIC so. Old Mess Pork firm at
SIS 25a15 rs. Lard easier at 81 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

CHICAGO, March Pill a. m-Wheat open' d
at 81. for MAY, and is now quoted at 81 May
Corn 397s. May Oats 2S5s. May Pork $40 c5.
May Lard 81 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21
WANTS.

WANTED.
A PARTNER IN A NEW AND COMPLETE
ROLLER MILL,
doing fine business. Flour stands frst.class
Located in one of the best communities in Lou
doun county, Va. For particulars address j. i.
DODD, Waterford, Loudoun CO., Va. mh2 colin
500 TO $500 Ao1 MHN7@ dr 'e a: be As Raas
preferred who can furnish their own horses and
give their whole time to the business. Spare mo-
ments may be proiitably employed also. A few
vacancies in towns and cities. B. F. JOHNSON &
CO., lob Main ST., Richmond, Va [mh2 d&tw1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

CHICAGO, March 21-Tbe visible supply of
grain on March 10, as compiled by the secretary
of the Chicago Board of Trade. shows decrease
of 100000 bushels of wheat an increase OF
$4,000 bushels of corn, and decrease of 269,-
600 bushels OF oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

POLICE RRpoRr-Last night was clear
and cold with six dodgers but no prisoners
at the station house
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases
P. c. Dorsey, charged with threatening
language towards Mrs r. a. Robins, lone
of the Braddock House cases. was discharged
and the costs assessed against the complain
ant.
Geo. Tsavers, charged with asssultipg
Frank Moore on The evening of Sunday the
l4th inst, case growing out OF the RAID OH
gambling house, was fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

WHITE WASH BRUSHES, Garden Rakes
w Hoes, Trowels &c.-a full stock now at
mb24 j. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

ELOWER POTS-Just received lot of Flower
L Pots assorted sizes, neat and durable, with
or without saucers, at
feb15 +. j. MILLER. sun g COS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

ERENCH DOLLS, with movable joints, bisque
u heads and kid bodies from 26c to 81, at
deco1 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

CtAsToRINE! ACKNOWLEDGING ever
ready Castorine, perfect oiler for Buggies,
Wagons, Carts, &c. Never Gums; Never Chllls.
For sale by [ie9l w. F. CREIGHTON co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

WROUGHT SPIKES FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
w BUILDERS at SO King, corner of Royal
street. An assortment of sizes for sale cheap to
close out.
sop27 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-21

DOYs EXTRA LARGE AND FINE QUALITY
b RIBBED HOSE Black and Colored. Twenty
five cents per pair. At